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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1922
Page
1
In Johannesburg on Friday Col Creswell, a Lahr leader, urged clemency for men sentenced to death for taking part in the March revolt. He claims their actions were driven by futile bitterness and despair amid South Africa turmoil.
In Brakpan, four men face murder charges tied to a March 19 bombing near an awning. The case, heard in treason court, saw the defense led by a single attorney as the judge noted the seriousness and urged witnesses to step forward.
Fragmented notes describe a presidential session with speakers and attendees, listing names, places, and actions around policy debate. The garbled text mentions a Beales or Bellamy figure and a colonial era style council, with references to hearings, emotions, and procedural terms. The fragment offers limited coherent facts beyond an ongoing legislative discussion and procedural noise.
A fragmented OCR piece shows scattered names and phrases including Bablin Weir and Cassy, with odd inserts and garbled wording. The readable bits resemble a mis-scanned verse or list of names and expressions lacking clear action or context.
The article describes ongoing federal election activity with hopeful Labor candidates and party figures predicting varied outcomes. It notes voter apathy, multiple candidates for the coast and House of Representatives, and mentions key figures such as Mr Rue and Mr Yates, amid uncertain prospects in districts like Wakefield and Grey.
A report notes escalating killings in Ireland as reprisals spread across the Free State. Authorities brace for further violence as tensions rise between factions linked to ongoing conflict.
A Free State Army report states four Irish prisoners were executed at Mountjoy Prison in reprisal for Brigadier General Males assassination. Executed were Hory O'Connor Liam Mellows Joseri Me Kelven and Richard Barrett. Clergymen attended. executions performed with blindfolds and side by side placement. Graves dug privately.
Fragmented report shows Loxpen Bridiy and Lalor Party leaders trading harsh claims after a recent murder. Abr Jitinsen calls the event murder most foul while urging the government to take decisive action amid rebel pressure and perceived deterrence failures.
Fragmentary OCR discusses prospects in New South Wales with garbled names and political names such as Mir Wi MT and Latine Potty. It references elections, government lines, and party ideas amid unclear context about outcomes and party strength.
The article reports a proclamation from a high general promising stern measures to protect the nation, stating that any person found armed or in possession of weapons without authorization faces summary execution by five army officers. It notes the involvement of a National Army committee confirming the orders.
A Daily Mail Lausanne correspondent reports that a corner on the road to success appears to have been turned regarding Near East problems, indicating a potential shift in United Service efforts and prospects.
In Sydney seamen involved in recent shipping unrest attacked English crewman Robert Petling near Miller’s Point. He was struck with a bottle, sustaining a fractured nose and severe bruising before police dispersed the group and he was taken to hospital. A wireless Moeraki message reported all well aboard. In London, miners’ federation delegates voiced hopelessness over government aid and possible strike actions.
Discussion on the Straits by the Territorial Commission of the Near East Conference, with Ismet Pasha urging fortification of the Straits including the Sea of Marmora to defend Constantinople. Turkey seeks indispensable technical wartime fortifications and opposes demolition of the Bosphorus, while Allies discuss guarantees and possible conferences among Black Sea powers.
Fragmentary report states Irish Republicans issued a declaration condemning the government of the Free State. The source text is garbled, but references long-time patriotism and ongoing resistance. No clear names or dates could be confirmed from the readable fragments.
A chaotic transit note describes a powerful storm in Melbourne area with lightning striking overhead lines and disrupting passengers. The report mentions injuries or incidents in the event and notes extensive electrical damage and service disruptions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a student involved in a shooting event on a Sunday with scattered names and locations that are unreadable. The text mentions pockets of identifiers like school, place, and a wound or injury but lacks clear details or context.
A stabbing affray occurred on a city street with injuries reported. Police question several witnesses as investigators review footage and await victim status. Local authorities urge calm and warn residents to avoid the area while inquiries continue.
A soldier was shot during a state sale incident in Tablity. Reuters reports the attackers escaped, with no further details on casualties or motives.
Rebels seized a garrison amid reported disruptions as authorities moved to quell uprisings. Officials indicated clashes occurred near Free State installations with several rebels captured and ongoing arrests in the area.
A woman and her two children were found with severe throat wounds near Kilburnie, Toowoomba, during her husband’s absence. Mrs Nelder and her two children, aged five years and seven, were injured. the mother and younger daughter are in critical condition, while the sister also sustained life threatening injuries. Authorities pursue details of the incident and suspect the crime occurred in the rural vicinity.
Wenke suffers serious head and spinal injuries after diving from a jetty kiosk into five to six feet of water at Henley Beach. He is in Adelaide Hospital in a neurosurgical condition. The incident occurred Sunday morning as he dived from the jetty.
In London Friday the trial of Mrs Thompson over the Bywaters murder plot unfolds with testimonies about threats, alleged instigation, and conflicting recollections. Mrs Thompson denies planning harm while questions arise over motive and influence, as the judge adjourns amid tense cross examination.
A brief report surveys animals with limited vocal abilities noting giraffe anteaters and porcupines among those lacking vocal cords. The piece highlights that many serpents also show absent vocalization features, signaling notable deviations in vocal anatomy.
Adelaide readers learn the South Australian squad chosen last night for the ShefMela Shield opener with C E Dolling captaining and mates W L Bennett K W Gould C B D Gray F L Morton L V Pellew D K Pritchard W Y Richardson J W Rymill R J B Townsend N L Williams. Non available were Whitty Rundell and Murray.
State Instrumentality Union leaders hailed Privy Council fruit in denying appeal in Amalgamated Society of Engineers case. They argued Empire tribunal protected workers rights and wage adjustments by arbitration, while pledges from W M Hughes to federalize arbitration scope faced opposition from many candidates. Public servants in police and river service cited as examples of state impact.
The Boxing Federation orders an immediate inquiry into the Carpentier silk flights and associated committees amid claims receipts support public charity. Earlier, Harry Collins and Mel Coogan fought in Newcastle with Collins winning by decision after ten rounds.
Rain interrupted the Hisdun Bark match at Salup Whesbavenstuedeimsiol leaving four singles sets unfinished. Results show multiple 9-6 finishes and upcoming play to complete the ties. In singles, standout efforts came from Anderson and Miss Boyd Victoria, with Mulesworth triumphing in the ladies final and Patterson and Hawkes taking the men's doubles crown.
Stone defeats Josephs by points in a lively eight round stadium bout. The crowd notes Stone’s headwork and winging style, while Josephs shows effort in the later rounds but fails to impress.
London dispatches report Poincare and Mussolini arrived in London and urged Allies to substitute deeds for words. France and Italy doubt Germany’s wealth to pay Reparations, call for guarantees and a future international loan while urging Ruhr occupation to ensure good faith. Reuter notes possible German proposals to raise internal and external loans totaling 1.5 billion gold marks to finance reparations payments.
In London on Friday during the inter allied conference the Federation of British Industries president A Bonar Law Ing submitted a statement arguing that canceling any large portion of Allied debt to Britain would outweigh potential gains. He warned it would discard the country’s chief bargaining tool for future settlements and proposed a moratorium with a sinking fund and interest in exchange for modified reparations proposals.
Friday's Lloyd George article draws sharp condemnation in political circles as a deliberate move to wreck the London conference at its outset. Despite the attack, officials expect the conference to proceed without disruption, while Temps calls him an enemy of peace for opposing immediate Franco British unification in 1914.
Saturday report says the first day of the Premiers' Conference proceeded smoothly focusing on political and interallied debts. No experts were called in for discussion.
The body of a man believed to be Mr H Statton was found at the foot of a cliff on the ocean side of Watsons Bay. Officials say he fell about 35 feet two or three days earlier. Recovery was dangerous, requiring rope lowers and hours of labor.
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